Coquille High School - Laurel Yearbook (Coquille, OR)

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Getting ready to pass the ball is senior Liz Gray (30). Liz had to sit out the last two games because of an injury to her hand. Springing over her opponent's hands is junior Teresa Capps (12). Teresa was a starter in most games. 20

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The team included (front row) Bob Crim, Tim Causey, Kelly Wechter, (back row) Chuck Phillips, and Wade Tater Luckman. Not pictured here are teammates Shawn Sinclair, Mike Layton, and Russ Schultz. Getting ready to pass is Bob Crim. Coquille hod no problem defeating the Bobcats at home, 66-63. cr Q Coquille beats old rivals Coquille's boys basketball team ended the season in fifth place in the Far West League with a record of 6 wins and 6 losses for a 50 percent season. Myrtle Point and Reedsport both went to state representing the Far West League. However, both teams suffered major losses to the Red Devils. Coquille's long-lasting rivalry with Myrtle Point got off to a bad start when the Bobcats slipped past Big Red in the first of the two games, played at Myrtle Point. When it came to the game at Coquille, Myrtle Point realized that the Devils were not going to let that happen again. Coquille took the game before a near sell-out crowd, 66 to 63. One of the most exciting games, without question, was when the Reedsport Braves paid a visit to Coquille. Big Red trailed behind the Braves until the last five minutes. At that point, senior Bob Crim made three quick baskets and junior Kelly Wechter then made a free-throw, tieing the game and giving the Devils a chance for victory. For the remaining time, the lead bounced between the two teams. With three seconds left on the clock, Wechter passed the ball down court to an all-alone Wade Tater” Luckman. As Luckman vaulted into the air and put the ball up from the side, the buzzer sounded. However, the basket was good and Coquille won the game 46 to 44. The jubilant crowd flooded the floor and surrounded the team. Reported senior Allen Gunther, I really did not think we could come back and win that one. I am glad we did. Page editor: Nathan Reed

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Clast of '87 Bender, Chandra Berg, Heather Berryhill, Robert Birdwell, Toby Bischoff. Shannon Girls end with big win The girls' basketball team had their ups and downs. It was the first year for their new coach, Mr. Archie Flood, and his assistant, Elaine Nickerson. The season ended with the girls in fourth in the Far West League and an over-all record of 5 wins and 7 losses, a percentage of 41.6. The team was made up of 4 seniors, 5 juniors, 4 sophomores, and one freshman. Even though there were bad times, the season concluded with a spectacular win over Reedsport. Some players wrapped up their high school careers with terrific achievments included senior Cammy Altree, who made second team all-league, and senior Lori Leri, who was named honorable mention. The girls were pretty well behaved on the court, keeping personal fouls quite low. However, a few times someone got out of hand. I punched Becky Willis (a player from Brookings) just before the game ended,” reported junior guard Teresa Capps. All she did was yell 'Foul,' but the game was over. I felt a little guilty after the game, though,” she continued. With a losing season, the girls kept using their well-honed basketball skills. The opposing teams did not stand a chance when Becky Capps, Collen McCue, or Teresa Capps moved in for the rebound. However, when all else failed, the team still had their hustle. Page editor: Nathan Reed Sophomore Colleen McCue (32) has a little bit of trouble shooting as her Brookings Bruins opponent keeps the ball down. Colleen was one of the only 4 sophomores to make the varsity team. Showing her best form for shooting a jump shot is senior Cammy Altree (42). Coquille won their last game 44-35 against Reedsport. Opponent Glide Marist Douglas So. Umpqua Marist Gold Beach Marist South Umpqua Bandon Siuslaw Brookings Reedsport Myrtle Point Gold Beach Bandon Brookings Siuslaw Myrtle Point Reedsport Coquille 62 33 45 25 50 33 54 36 40 25 36 54 47 29 48 32 35 74 48 33 60 44 44 39 57 33 48 58 36 49 69 45 70 36 66 36 35 44 Basketball, girls varsity